About Us

Transforming lives through the unique power of Shakespeare

5,600
young people of all abilities and ages took part in our 2020 Festival

With us, young people from all walks of life get the chance to shine through the unique power of the arts.

About our impact
85%
of teachers say their students' academic attainment improved thanks to the Festival

We give young people a chance to learn in a fun and collaborative environment.

About our impact
95%
of teachers said that their students were resilient as a result of the Festival

With us, young people change their attitude to learning; we instill curiosity, empathy and pride.

About our impact
95%
of teachers reported that their students were better able to empathise with each other

With us, young people change their attitude to learning; we instill curiosity, empathy and pride.

About our impact
98%
of teachers said that their students increased in confidence

Every year we help thousands of young people from across the UK become better at teamwork, more confident and more ambitious.

About our impact
98%
of teachers agreed that their students were better at working together as a team

Every year we help thousands of young people from across the UK become better at teamwork, more confident and more ambitious.

About our impact
86%
of teachers say their students improve academically

With us, young people change their attitude to learning; we instill curiosity, empathy and pride.

About our impact
More than
300,000
young people have taken part in the Festival

Our flagship project is the Festival - the world’s largest youth drama festival.

About our impact

Join the Festival – bring Shakespeare to your pupils

Coram SSF provides you with everything you need - resources, workshops, expert advice, dedicated support and more - to direct your students in a life-changing performance of Shakespeare on a local professional stage.

Coram SSF is a cultural education charity that exists to instil curiosity and empathy, aspiration and self-esteem, literacy and teamwork - giving young people the confidence to see that all the world is their stage.

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Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is a registered charity, No. 1164676
and a limited company (England and Wales), No. 9883201
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